Removal Procedure
- Remove the midgate inner panel. Refer to
Midgate Inner Panel Replacement
.
- Open the midgate.
- Lift the midgate sliding hinge filler panel,
slide the retaining clips (1) up to secure the sliding panel.
- Remove the rivets retaining the sliding
panel hinge to the midgate assembly using a drill and 6.35 mm (1/4 in)
drill bit.
- Remove the sliding hinge panel assembly from the midgate.
- Remove the loose rivets from inside the midgate assembly to prevent any
rattles.
Installation Procedure
- Install the midgate sliding hinge panel
to the midgate.
- Install the rivets retaining the midgate sliding hinge panel to the midgate
assembly.
- Slide the clips (1) retaining the
sliding hinge panel down to release the sliding hinge panel.
- Lower the midgate sliding hinge filler panel down onto the cargo floor.
- Close the midgate assembly.
- Install the midgate inner panel. Refer to
Midgate Inner Panel Replacement
.